While tromping around in some fields and woods without proper clothing (O.K., I was clothed; I had on loafers, socks, slacks, etc.), I picked up a few insects. My family has routinely joked about returning from the area that I visited bearing “chicks and tiggers,” and I did. I removed two ticks, but I missed at least one chigger.
False remedies for chiggers abound. I spent a little time searching for evidence-based remedies, and I think examining them may provide a good analogy for examining approaches to remedying Learning Disabilities. I might pursue this line of reasoning some time….
Anyway, if you’re looking for information about treating chiggers, a Wikipedia entry includes a section on the topic in its coverage of harvest mites; it’s more prevention than treatment, but it may prove useful. More generally, I came upon a site describing first aid myths.
Update: There are other sites with additional information listed here.
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No long story. After going into the woods I splash warm water on my legs and then rub a handful of Epson Salts on all exposed areas. I let it dry for a couple minutes and then shower. It works. If showers are not available I just let the salts dry and brush them off.
If I fail to do this little procedure and get chigger “bites” (I know…by the time they itch, it’s too late and the chigger is gone), I do the same procedure. I guess the salt drying sucks out or absorbs the chemicals left behind by the chiggers and the itch is relieved quickly. Skin is a little dry, but the itch is relieved.
I would like to know if you get them and if they can live inyour bed and rebite you? Or do they hand onto your skin and move around. I have been waking up with a few new bites every other day or so and it is annoying! I am in the process of cleaning my bed head to toe but do they hide out in the bedding or on your skin and how to get rid of them?
I’m not medical expert, but I don’t think so. Mayhaps you should check ‘bed bugs,’ which have been in the news a lot lately.